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Back in the 60s, Roald Dahl hosted a Twilight Zone type show called "Way Out" and spent much of his time teaching people how to kill their spouses. Then he assured us on at least a couple episodes that it's impossible to find a necessary ingredient to make the poison. 😎 Then he hosted Tales of the Unexpected a decade later but without the dark humor of Way Out. Ah well....
If Roald Dahl was a spy or not a spy. His books is great literature. Some got turned into movies. Despite his personal views. I love Charlie and The Chocolate Factory!
Hired government spy after World War 2 where the world had 9/11 in 2001, after really bad Isreali peace talks dude... it's okay he was a spy man; don't be afraid of the british spies from after World War 2 where your family may have raised you like you were born in 1783... dude... this is hilarious in 2025 right now.
- George’s marvelous medicine - James and the Giant Peach - Fantastic Mr. Fox - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - BFG - Matilda Just a few of the fantastic memories off the top of my head reading in my childhood! 😊 He was great!
This is a great video! Thank you for sharing. I love the work of Roald Dahl, both as a kid and now sharing this with my daughter. We all have skeletons in our closet, Dahl was no different. This background does explain how some of his writings were especially mean and disrepectful to others. At times I questioned if his writings were a good influence for young children. But I do love Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and Witches. All forever classics!
It's interesting you say that - I've been rereading a lot of the ones (plus ones I haven't) lately and there are some really interesting moral lessons - for instance, I really believe that Chocolate Factory is a moral lesson in overindulgence and ironically enough, The BFG focuses on xenophobia (the antagonistic giants) and how it's bad for society. Yes of course he had some problematic views but if you take a critical look at any author from years ago, nearly all of them are probematic.
Both parents were from Norway but immigrated to the UK (Wales) and his little sister died first, and a few weeks later his father died of pneumonia. Very traumatic. And later his own 7-year-old daughter died, his infant son's pram had a collision with a taxi resulting in brain damage, later his wife had massive health issues... plus the war... I'm not excusing him for his questionable behaviours, but he really didn't have an easy personal life.
Health issues?A full blown stroke, and he spent every day teaching how to speak and walk and act again. A collision? The drunken taxi driver smashed into the baby's pram while it was being pushed along sidewalk by the nanny. Your choice of words is odd.
Very interesting video. For sure the numerous canings and punishments in his youth left him a hard person. Even though his first wife and children undoubtedly took the brunt of his PTSD there was still love enough for them to show up at his deathbed. Life is unrelenting and death is forever. A very fine writer and communicator. RIP Roald.
You should have talked more about his antisemitism. That one quote featured in the video did not really represents his entire view on this matter. He fought the Nazis in North Africa and as a British secret agent, he tried to get the U.S to join the fight against the Third Reich. He only became Anti Semitic after the Israelis treatment of Palestinians. If anything, he was actually pro Palestinian. The mistake that he made was that he grouped Zionists Israelis and non Israelis Jews into one group.
But anti semitics give anti-Israel people a bad name. People who are anti-Israel and then become anti-semitic are a disgrace since Israel relies on calling all anti-Israel as anti-semitic. Whereas, many people who disagree with Israel are not Nazi sympathizing anti-semitics. Then there's you who sympathize with the sympathizers. All of it is a sponsorship to Israel
That’s why this video is BS! DAhl was accused of being Anti-Semitic bc he spoke out against Israel. He was disgusted how Israel slaughtered the Lebanese and Palestinian people. He spoke the truth and this video creator literally read Dahl’s Wikipedia page. Dahl spoke the truth and isn’t ironic that he was labeled an anti-Semite bc he spoke out against the Israeli government? It happens to anyone who speaks out against Israel. 'If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize'
You mean Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt? Not Theodore. Teddy Roosevelt died 1919. I don't think toddler Roald would be much interested in befriending an old American man who died when he was 3. Do you guys even know what's going on with this stuff, or are you just reading un-proofed scripts? Come on now guys, tisk tisk.
That’s why this video is BS! DAhl was accused of being Anti-Semitic bc he spoke out against Israel. He was disgusted how Israel slaughtered the Lebanese and Palestinian people. He spoke the truth and this video creator literally read Dahl’s Wikipedia page. Dahl spoke the truth and isn’t ironic that he was labeled an anti-Semite bc he spoke out against the Israeli government? It happens to anyone who speaks out against Israel. 'If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize'
@@FactsVerse wait a minute? @Facts Verse, Yall haven't even read any of Roald Dahl's supposed, "racist or misogynistic literature?" Lmao. I love how yall disparage a dead author's work and attack his character just for views.
A great man. The contemporary instinct to write off people of past generations as 'racist', 'misogynistic', or otherwise 'hateful' is tiresome and infantile. It is foolish to judge people of past times by contemporary standards - we are so weak and pampered now that the hardness of our ancestors lives is unimaginable.
People don't seem to understand that others are not all or nothing. You don't have to agree with all of the person's beliefs when you enjoy their creations. No one is totally good or totally bad! I still like the tv show "Roseanne" and the book series "Harry Potter." Just because I enjoy the works does not mean I align with all of the creator's views. I think people forget that.
UK,/West still do propaganda today. Atlantic council/institute for state craft. Even Hollywood films. I am not a fan of these types of upload. He has no way of response from beyond the grave
My favorite work is Matilda. It’s very evident that Roald was a troubling figure, but it is hard to hate him when one has so many wonderful childhood memories associated with his work. sigh
That’s why this video is BS! DAhl was accused of being Anti-Semitic bc he spoke out against Israel. He was disgusted how Israel slaughtered the Lebanese and Palestinian people. He spoke the truth and this video creator literally read Dahl’s Wikipedia page. Dahl spoke the truth and isn’t ironic that he was labeled an anti-Semite bc he spoke out against the Israeli government? It happens to anyone who speaks out against Israel. 'If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize'
I think you mean Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Not only was Theodore Roosevelt’s term as president long expired before World War II but he was also dead before then.
Surprised to hear this. Never knew Roald Dahl was misogynistic or rude to his family and even somewhat sympathized Hitler despite being a fighter pilot in WWII. I grew up liking his works, but I guess that comes from his accident in the plane crash. Here are my top 10 favorite Roald Dahl books ranked in order: 1. Esiotrot 2. The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me 3. Billy and the Minpins 4. The Enormous Crocodile 5. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator 6. Matilda 7. The Witches 8. The BFG 9. George’s Marvelous Medicine 10. James and the Giant Peach Of the film adaptations, I like Wes Anderson’s take on Fantastic Mr. Fox the best and George Clooney takes the cake for me.
Those are my favorite works of his as well. However, hearing he was misogynistic and possibly rude to his family is no surprise. He had a 11 year affair with a woman his wife introduced him to and was working with after she had literally experienced cerebral aneurysms while pregnant with their children. Then divorced her and married the side chick. 😂 Not something a great loving husband and father would really do.
That’s why this video is BS! DAhl was accused of being Anti-Semitic bc he spoke out against Israel. He was disgusted how Israel slaughtered the Lebanese and Palestinian people. He spoke the truth and this video creator literally read Dahl’s Wikipedia page. Dahl spoke the truth and isn’t ironic that he was labeled an anti-Semite bc he spoke out against the Israeli government? It happens to anyone who speaks out against Israel. 'If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize'
bad person or good person, anti-semitic or jew supporter, womanizer or loyal to one... books are books. just because you discover the author is not what you thought he were, doesn't mean you have to stop loving his creations.
Well that's some way to go out on life with a bang for just about anyone since it's the first I've heard of Roald Dahl's last word. Who else but him would get snappy about a syringe like one of his own villains i.e. the Trunchbull and die while shouting F * * *! Classic Roald Dahl, classic.
Used to love this channel, but the content is not what it once was. That and it’s narrator, creator? Has become increasingly liberal in his views or at least in his narrative.
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Thank the good Lord you never marched into my library and DEMANDED his books be banned!! FYI, good readers. Did you know that “Banned Books 📚 Week” is September 27 to October 3? Be sure to visit your library to find out more information ℹ️. Enjoy your FREEDOM to read what YOU want to read!! 😊
ill always love his books though and short stories especially. dont care what has been "revealed" about him or what controversies he's involved in. too many deceased public figures have been getting judged or canceled these days and its not right because hes not alive to defend himself or explain his actions. he grew up in a different time and things that he believed or did were not considered all that controversial at the time, to much of history and historical figures are being written out of history or written in a negative light because of our perceived "enlightened" and ultra "morally superior" time in history, but we are standing on the shoulders of giants thinking we are flying high above them. the rewriting of his books with "inclusive" and "non offensive" language is so disrespectful and artistically immoral, its absurd and shows just how privileged and entitled our society is, to alter a dead mans work because we dont approve of the language he used or the beliefs he may of held, its such a bad precedent, to go in and alter or change something to fit our narrative or our belief of how something should be, its a blatant and outright push towards censorship and anyone who participates and actively encourages this kind of reform should be ashamed of themselves and should familiarize themselves with history and the dangers of controlled speech and forced regulated thought. oh and by the way, my favorite of his works is his "complete works of short stories" that the everymans library released. all of his short stories were good, if you never read them, i recommend that you do, as an adult now they are an amazing treat because they contain the charming and descriptive writing style that is attributed to dahl in his childrens novels just with much more underlying adult themes and humor, as well as interesting and eccentric characters possessing odd or bizarre facets of knowledge that is passed on to you in the story.
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How much of this can be trusted when you can't properly identify an American president, even when you have his picture.
You got the wrong Roosevelt! Franklin Delao Roosevelt (hence FDR) was married to Eleanor, not Theodore who was FDR's cousin.
Teddy was Eleanor's uncle.
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt not Theodore and Eleanor Roosevelt. A misquote.
Back in the 60s, Roald Dahl hosted a Twilight Zone type show called "Way Out" and spent much of his time teaching people how to kill their spouses. Then he assured us on at least a couple episodes that it's impossible to find a necessary ingredient to make the poison. 😎
Then he hosted Tales of the Unexpected a decade later but without the dark humor of Way Out. Ah well....
If Roald Dahl was a spy or not a spy. His books is great literature. Some got turned into movies. Despite his personal views. I love Charlie and The Chocolate Factory!
Hired government spy after World War 2 where the world had 9/11 in 2001, after really bad Isreali peace talks dude... it's okay he was a spy man; don't be afraid of the british spies from after World War 2 where your family may have raised you like you were born in 1783... dude... this is hilarious in 2025 right now.
Me too.
Tales of the unexpected
Both his parents were originally from Norway, not just his mother. Roald Dahl's novel "The Witches" also takes partly place in Norway.
- George’s marvelous medicine
- James and the Giant Peach
- Fantastic Mr. Fox
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- BFG
- Matilda
Just a few of the fantastic memories off the top of my head reading in my childhood! 😊
He was great!
I loved the twits
This is a great video! Thank you for sharing. I love the work of Roald Dahl, both as a kid and now sharing this with my daughter. We all have skeletons in our closet, Dahl was no different. This background does explain how some of his writings were especially mean and disrepectful to others. At times I questioned if his writings were a good influence for young children. But I do love Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and Witches. All forever classics!
It's interesting you say that - I've been rereading a lot of the ones (plus ones I haven't) lately and there are some really interesting moral lessons - for instance, I really believe that Chocolate Factory is a moral lesson in overindulgence and ironically enough, The BFG focuses on xenophobia (the antagonistic giants) and how it's bad for society. Yes of course he had some problematic views but if you take a critical look at any author from years ago, nearly all of them are probematic.
Both parents were from Norway but immigrated to the UK (Wales) and his little sister died first, and a few weeks later his father died of pneumonia. Very traumatic. And later his own 7-year-old daughter died, his infant son's pram had a collision with a taxi resulting in brain damage, later his wife had massive health issues... plus the war... I'm not excusing him for his questionable behaviours, but he really didn't have an easy personal life.
Health issues?A full blown stroke, and he spent every day teaching how to speak and walk and act again. A collision? The drunken taxi driver smashed into the baby's pram while it was being pushed along sidewalk by the nanny. Your choice of words is odd.
Roald was an excellent author if nothing else.
It was Franklin, not Theodore and Elanor Roosevelt
Eleanor
We now have the start of the character assaination of Roald Dahl to keep the Schutzstaffel 'book-burning' Woke Brigade happy.
Very interesting video. For sure the numerous canings and punishments in his youth left him a hard person. Even though his first wife and children undoubtedly took the brunt of his PTSD there was still love enough for them to show up at his deathbed. Life is unrelenting and death is forever. A very fine writer and communicator. RIP Roald.
Don’t rule out the inheritance!!!
You should have talked more about his antisemitism. That one quote featured in the video did not really represents his entire view on this matter. He fought the Nazis in North Africa and as a British secret agent, he tried to get the U.S to join the fight against the Third Reich. He only became Anti Semitic after the Israelis treatment of Palestinians. If anything, he was actually pro Palestinian. The mistake that he made was that he grouped Zionists Israelis and non Israelis Jews into one group.
But anti semitics give anti-Israel people a bad name. People who are anti-Israel and then become anti-semitic are a disgrace since Israel relies on calling all anti-Israel as anti-semitic. Whereas, many people who disagree with Israel are not Nazi sympathizing anti-semitics. Then there's you who sympathize with the sympathizers. All of it is a sponsorship to Israel
Exactly, so sick of these zionist bootlickers hiding behind "anti semitism"
Can the man rest in peace?
No
THEODORE and Eleanor Roosevelt???????
Tales of the Unexpected is my favourite of his work. I don't think it was even mentioned in this video.
You showed FDR not Theodore Roosevelt. FDR was the US president 1933-1945.
That’s why this video is BS! DAhl was accused of being Anti-Semitic bc he spoke out against Israel. He was disgusted how Israel slaughtered the Lebanese and Palestinian people. He spoke the truth and this video creator literally read Dahl’s Wikipedia page. Dahl spoke the truth and isn’t ironic that he was labeled an anti-Semite bc he spoke out against the Israeli government? It happens to anyone who speaks out against Israel. 'If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize'
...so, he's a hero?
Had to read The BFG back in the 4th grade. It was a fun one to read.
Nice! I had a teacher in 2nd grade who read us all his books.
I had no idea he scripted a James Bond movie.
You mean Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt? Not Theodore. Teddy Roosevelt died 1919. I don't think toddler Roald would be much interested in befriending an old American man who died when he was 3. Do you guys even know what's going on with this stuff, or are you just reading un-proofed scripts? Come on now guys, tisk tisk.
That’s why this video is BS! DAhl was accused of being Anti-Semitic bc he spoke out against Israel. He was disgusted how Israel slaughtered the Lebanese and Palestinian people. He spoke the truth and this video creator literally read Dahl’s Wikipedia page. Dahl spoke the truth and isn’t ironic that he was labeled an anti-Semite bc he spoke out against the Israeli government? It happens to anyone who speaks out against Israel. 'If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize'
Matilda has always been my all-time favorite Dahl story. I'd like to read his adult content, just to see just how they differ from the children's.
Us too! What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?
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@@FactsVerse wait a minute? @Facts Verse, Yall haven't even read any of Roald Dahl's supposed, "racist or misogynistic literature?" Lmao. I love how yall disparage a dead author's work and attack his character just for views.
Every time you say "BSC" I think "Babysitter's Club." I am a product of the 90s lol!
5:40 - "He was able to seduce the wives of women in power." ?
A great man. The contemporary instinct to write off people of past generations as 'racist', 'misogynistic', or otherwise 'hateful' is tiresome and infantile.
It is foolish to judge people of past times by contemporary standards - we are so weak and pampered now that the hardness of our ancestors lives is unimaginable.
He was a literal Nazi sympathizer, but alright.
It's easy to say that if you're a white person, and racism doesn't still affect you. I suppose by this logic, we shouldn't judge nazi's either.
Racism and anti-semitism hold no bounds, Boomer
His last words is hilarious and heartbreaking
Charlie and the chocolate factory was my FAVORITE story..I remember my Mom read it to us at bedtime..I love both of the movies too🤠😇🤓🧸💖
The Witches, James and the Giant Peach, The Twits. Good shhhhtuff
Haven’t watched ur vids in a while
People don't seem to understand that others are not all or nothing. You don't have to agree with all of the person's beliefs when you enjoy their creations. No one is totally good or totally bad! I still like the tv show "Roseanne" and the book series "Harry Potter." Just because I enjoy the works does not mean I align with all of the creator's views. I think people forget that.
UK,/West still do propaganda today. Atlantic council/institute for state craft. Even Hollywood films.
I am not a fan of these types of upload. He has no way of response from beyond the grave
My favorite work is Matilda. It’s very evident that Roald was a troubling figure, but it is hard to hate him when one has so many wonderful childhood memories associated with his work. sigh
Curiously interesting, if not so disturbing. 😱
Wowcher interesting story, I love all his book's, may he rest in peace, 🙏 great video thanks 🖤
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digging up dirt on people and trying to stir shit is soo 2020
That’s why this video is BS! DAhl was accused of being Anti-Semitic bc he spoke out against Israel. He was disgusted how Israel slaughtered the Lebanese and Palestinian people. He spoke the truth and this video creator literally read Dahl’s Wikipedia page. Dahl spoke the truth and isn’t ironic that he was labeled an anti-Semite bc he spoke out against the Israeli government? It happens to anyone who speaks out against Israel. 'If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize'
You need a new proof reader
Theodore Roosevelt died in 1919. You meant Franklin D.
The world “FACTS” should be in inverted commas 😂 Roald Dahl went to America in 1942 by then USA had already joined the war…
This video is something straight out of Orwell's 1984.
I think you mean Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Not only was Theodore Roosevelt’s term as president long expired before World War II but he was also dead before then.
He was a colorful character and had interesting adult stories.
Far from the insipid milieu of today's politically correct 👌 society.
Surprised to hear this. Never knew Roald Dahl was misogynistic or rude to his family and even somewhat sympathized Hitler despite being a fighter pilot in WWII. I grew up liking his works, but I guess that comes from his accident in the plane crash.
Here are my top 10 favorite Roald Dahl books ranked in order:
1. Esiotrot
2. The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me
3. Billy and the Minpins
4. The Enormous Crocodile
5. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
6. Matilda
7. The Witches
8. The BFG
9. George’s Marvelous Medicine
10. James and the Giant Peach
Of the film adaptations, I like Wes Anderson’s take on Fantastic Mr. Fox the best and George Clooney takes the cake for me.
Those are my favorite works of his as well. However, hearing he was misogynistic and possibly rude to his family is no surprise. He had a 11 year affair with a woman his wife introduced him to and was working with after she had literally experienced cerebral aneurysms while pregnant with their children. Then divorced her and married the side chick. 😂 Not something a great loving husband and father would really do.
@@turquoisestranger7566 Indeed.
James And The Giant Peach
Where did you get your facts? Who did the research? Are you a journalist?
That’s why this video is BS! DAhl was accused of being Anti-Semitic bc he spoke out against Israel. He was disgusted how Israel slaughtered the Lebanese and Palestinian people. He spoke the truth and this video creator literally read Dahl’s Wikipedia page. Dahl spoke the truth and isn’t ironic that he was labeled an anti-Semite bc he spoke out against the Israeli government? It happens to anyone who speaks out against Israel. 'If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize'
Wait, what?
I like tales of the unexpected
bad person or good person, anti-semitic or jew supporter, womanizer or loyal to one... books are books. just because you discover the author is not what you thought he were, doesn't mean you have to stop loving his creations.
Franklin not Theodore.
Well that's some way to go out on life with a bang for just about anyone since it's the first I've heard of Roald Dahl's last word. Who else but him would get snappy about a syringe like one of his own villains i.e. the Trunchbull and die while shouting F * * *! Classic Roald Dahl, classic.
this is unfocused and lazy
No deadass. Can’t believe no one notices how weirdly made this is. Poorly executed
5:11 Franklin instead of Theodore.
How do you pick a favorite?
Looks like the "It" clown
Tales of the unexpected
Used to love this channel, but the content is not what it once was. That and it’s narrator, creator? Has become increasingly liberal in his views or at least in his narrative.
The British spied on their allies.. who would have thought?!? However.. Roald Dahl's mission was of honor and just purpose.
Doald Rahl
Don't worry, he has been cancelled now!
Never.
Roald is then reincarnated as a black female Jew.
I love his Oswald Cornelius books. RIP Roald Dahl.
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Why do we support Dahl into allowing his childrens books in tje United States....I want his books banned
Get a grip.
Oh ok Dennis just because you say so😆
And you are what is wrong with America.....banning books really?
Banning books is fascist
Thank the good Lord you never marched into my library and DEMANDED his books be banned!! FYI, good readers. Did you know that “Banned Books 📚 Week” is September 27 to October 3? Be sure to visit your library to find out more information ℹ️. Enjoy your FREEDOM to read what YOU want to read!! 😊
ill always love his books though and short stories especially. dont care what has been "revealed" about him or what controversies he's involved in. too many deceased public figures have been getting judged or canceled these days and its not right because hes not alive to defend himself or explain his actions. he grew up in a different time and things that he believed or did were not considered all that controversial at the time, to much of history and historical figures are being written out of history or written in a negative light because of our perceived "enlightened" and ultra "morally superior" time in history, but we are standing on the shoulders of giants thinking we are flying high above them. the rewriting of his books with "inclusive" and "non offensive" language is so disrespectful and artistically immoral, its absurd and shows just how privileged and entitled our society is, to alter a dead mans work because we dont approve of the language he used or the beliefs he may of held, its such a bad precedent, to go in and alter or change something to fit our narrative or our belief of how something should be, its a blatant and outright push towards censorship and anyone who participates and actively encourages this kind of reform should be ashamed of themselves and should familiarize themselves with history and the dangers of controlled speech and forced regulated thought. oh and by the way, my favorite of his works is his "complete works of short stories" that the everymans library released. all of his short stories were good, if you never read them, i recommend that you do, as an adult now they are an amazing treat because they contain the charming and descriptive writing style that is attributed to dahl in his childrens novels just with much more underlying adult themes and humor, as well as interesting and eccentric characters possessing odd or bizarre facets of knowledge that is passed on to you in the story.